January

Year: 2005

Month: January

Riding Schools: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

THURSDAY January 20 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. FRIDAY January 21 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. SATURDAY January 22 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036.

Sports sales stay strong

14 January 2005

Definitions (as used by the MCIA): Adventure Sport (including Supermoto) These bikes are similar in style to Trail/Enduro motorcycles but are predominantly designed and capable for on-road use only.

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, DRAG RACING and MINIMOTO events on in the UK. The following are those for the week commencing December 22, 2004. DRAG RACING SUNDAY January 23 Run What Ya Brung, Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Bedfordshire. Venue opens 8am, track runs 10am-5pm. 01234-782828 or www.santapod.com. MINIMOTO WEDNESDAY January 19 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire.

Do survey - win training

14 January 2005

You could win places for two riders on a Yamaha Advantage Rider School course just for answering a handful of simple questions. It doesn’t matter what bike you own – everyone is welcome to take...

Off Road: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting January 19, 2005. MOTOCROSS SUNDAY January 23 East Kent SSC, Lamberhurst, Kent. 07969-458863. Melville MCC, East Lothian. 01368-863883. Torbay MXC, Exeter, Devon. 01626-835466. TRIALS FRIDAY January 21 FIM Indoor Trial World Championship,...

Rideouts: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY January 19 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY January 20 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners...

GSX-R classes begin

07 January 2005

UK dealers and race teams have been given a head-start in tuning techniques for the 2005 GSX-R1000. Suzuki is staging a series of four specialist Yoshimura GSX-R Seminars this month across Europe.

Triumph's Daytona plan

07 January 2005

Triumph has announced its schedule for the world famous Daytona Bike Week. MCN runs top-notch holiday trips to the world’s biggest bike festival – which takes place in March this year. Click here for...

Deaths cut by two-thirds

07 January 2005

The number of deaths on bikes in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has fallen by more than two-thirds and now stands at the lowest level for six years, according to police. Ten riders died across the...

Rideouts: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY January 12 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY January 13 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners...

See Toseland charity gig

07 January 2005

World Superbike James Toseland and his band Crash will perform at a Riders for Health charity gig in Leicestershire on Thursday February 10. The band will be playing at the Victoria Pub, in...

More traffic cops pledge

07 January 2005

The Government has promised a much more visible police presence on our roads, reversing the current trend that’s seen steadily declining numbers of traffic cops. The commitment came as part of the...

Piaggio seals Aprilia deal

07 January 2005

Piaggio has signalled its intention to be a genuine global player in the bike industry after sealing the deal to buy Aprilia. The aquisition creates a new bike firm with revenues of 1.5 billion euro,...

MiniMoto: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of MINIMOTO EVENTS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 12, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 12 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591 or www.gpkarting.com. Mini moto arrive and ride, GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591. SUNDAY January 16 Minimoto arrive and ride, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am.

Help SERV save lives

07 January 2005

An emergency riding service is looking for volunteers and support to expand its life-saving work in the UK. Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers (SERV) – also know as ‘Blood Runners’ – take...

New MCN - out Feb 2

07 January 2005

This week’s issue of MCN hits the shelves on Wednesday – February 2 – and comes complete with the first part of our 50 greatest bikes ever survey, as voted by you. And there’s all this, too: WORLD...

BMW unveils R1200ST

07 January 2005

BMW has released the full details of its R1200ST sports tourer and said you can expect it to arrive in dealers by March. The bike, which will cost £9060otr, succeeds the R1150RS and takes the engine...

Shows: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUCTIONS. These are those for the week commencing December 22, 2004. SHOWS FRIDAY January 14 Padova Bike Expo, Veneto. www.bike-expo.it. SATURDAY January 15 Padova Bike Expo, Veneto. www.bike-expo.it. SUNDAY January 16 Padova Bike Expo, Veneto. www.bike-expo.it. EXHIBITIONS WEDNESDAY January 12 Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Manor, New...

Great end-of-line deals

07 January 2005

Kawasaki’s recent decision to abandon the ZZ-R1200 is seeing some fantastic deals surfacing for this iconic bike. And the ZZ-R isn’t the only bike to come to the end of the line with the Suzuki...

New MCN out on Jan 12

07 January 2005

Don’t miss this week’s MCN for the world exclusive on Britain’s secret new superbike – from supercar maker TVR! Plus all this… Make the most of your year with our FREE biking year planner The...

Bike Meets: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 12, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 12 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or...

Off Road: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting January 12, 2005. ICE RACING SATURDAY January 15 FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Bollnas. 0046-1123-1080. FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Saalfelden. 00432-2538-1600. FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Saransk. 00709-5535-7592. SUNDAY January...

Open day loses its shine

07 January 2005

The Adrenalin X open day at Brands Hatch on Saturday (Jan 15) will go ahead without many of the stars it was advertised as having in attendance. Many are saying they never had any intention of being...

New MCN out Jan 19

07 January 2005

You weren’t thinking about missing out on this week’s issue of MCN were you? Of course, it’s up to you, but you’ll be missing out on: EXCLUSIVE TEST: The new sports 600s on UK roads WORLD EXCLUSIVE:...

Cure for arm pump?

01 January 2005

If you suffer from arm pump, particularly when riding off-road, then UK firm Grantham MX might have the answer. The firm is the sole UK importer for a tablet called Max 650 which claims to relieve...

New MCN - out Jan 5

01 January 2005

The latest issue of MCN reaches newsagents on January 5, and if you don’t get a copy, you’ll miss: We reveal Triumphs 680cc Daytona triple – the lightest 600 yet. We look back at the bikes that have...

Mini Moto: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of MINIMOTO EVENTS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 5 Mini moto arrive and ride, GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591. SUNDAY January 9 Minimoto arrive and ride, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am. 01772-731832. MONDAY January 10 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire.

New 600 - sneak preview

01 January 2005

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Bikes stolen for dwarfs

01 January 2005

New York cops have busted a 16-strong bike theft gang who stole hundreds of bikes to sell their engines to “dwarf racing” enthusiasts. The engines were sold on the internet to drivers of the small...

Ride India for charity

01 January 2005

Fancy a bit of touring abroad with a difference this Autumn? Hook up with charity Children Today and you could be riding a tough Enfield Bullet across the breathtaking terrain of India. You’ll cover...

Schools: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. FRIDAY January 7 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. SATURDAY January 8 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. SUNDAY January 9 East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists free assessment day, Reid Hall, Hailsham, East Sussex. 9am-1pm. 01323-849073.

Rideouts: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY January 5 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY January 6 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners MCC,...

Plan your trips online

01 January 2005

Online route planners are often not quite all they are cracked up to be, but the new offering from the Department for Transport looks to have bucked the trend. The £17m project is designed to bring...

Shows: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS and EXHIBITIONS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY January 7 National Motorcycle Show, G-Mex, Manchester, Greater Manchester. Friday 11.30am-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5.30pm. Adult 10, child 6 020-7772-8300 or www.bikeshowseurope.com. SATURDAY January 8 National Motorcycle Show, G-Mex, Manchester,...

Kneivel loses 'Pimp' case

01 January 2005

Stunt legend Evel Kneivel has failed in his attempt to sue an American website which captioned a picture of him with two women “You’re never too old to be a pimp”. The U.S. appeals court ruled...

Bikes on TV: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of biking TV shows so you don’t miss out. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 5 1am SS3 Bikesport UK/11am (rpt 12pm, 2pm SS1, 5pm SSX 7.30am EUR...